How to Pronounce Timeouts

To pronounce "timeouts", say TIM-eouts — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TIM-eouts

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"timeouts" has 2 syllables: tim-eouts. It rhymes with time-outs, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: time-outs — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.
“We're being beaten! We need a time-out!”
A break from a tense, heated or stressful situation (often enforced, sometimes as a disciplinary measure); a cooling-off period.
“Hitting people is not acceptable! Go to your room and take a time-out!”

noun

(communication) The allowed maximal time for a process to end normally.
(communication) The intentional termination of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.
“My connection was so slow that I kept receiving timeouts when trying to view Web pages.”

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How many syllables are in "timeouts"?▾

"Timeouts" has 2 syllables: tim · eouts.

What does "timeouts" mean?▾

Timeouts: A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.

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